Cat Breeds

Scottish Fold Cat: The Honest Guide to the Folded-Ear Breed

The Scottish Fold cat is a sweet, devoted velcro lap cat with an owl-like folded-ear look, but the gene behind those ears causes osteochondrodysplasia in every fold. Here is the honest, vet-grounded guide to the breed and its health.

Carol Bryant

November 11, 2017

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Maine Coon Size: Growth Charts, Weight by Age, and Full-Size Timeline

The Maine Coon is North America's largest domestic cat breed. Adult males weigh 15-25 lb and reach 40 inches nose to tail. This guide covers growth charts by age, male vs. female differences, and when Maine Coons stop growing.

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British Shorthair Temperament: Personality and What to Expect

The British Shorthair temperament is calm, easygoing, and affectionate without being clingy. This guide covers personality traits, behavior with kids and dogs, male vs. female differences, and age-related changes.

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Golden British Shorthair: Appearance, Rarity, Personality, and Price

The golden British Shorthair is a rare, green-eyed color variety of the British Shorthair, not a separate breed. Prices run $1,800 to $5,500. Learn coat genetics, types (shaded, tipped, blue golden), and how to find a reputable breeder.

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British Shorthair Price: How Much Do They Cost in 2026?

British Shorthair price in 2026 ranges from $1,200 to $3,500 from a reputable breeder, with rare colors reaching $5,500. This guide covers kitten prices, monthly costs, health expenses, and how to adopt for $75-200.

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Orange Maine Coon: Complete Guide to the Ginger Giant

Orange Maine Coons dazzle with their ginger-red coats and gentle-giant temperament. Discover the sex-linked genetics behind the color, the three tabby patterns, why females are harder to find, and expert grooming tips for the iconic flowing mane.

A solid blue-grey British Shorthair with round copper-orange eyes sits upright, full body visible, showcasing the breed's classic cobby build and dense plush coat, natural light

British Shorthair Colors: All 30+ Coat Colors and Patterns Explained

The CFA and GCCF recognize more than 30 British Shorthair colors, from the iconic blue-grey to rare cinnamon, fawn, and glowing golden. This complete guide covers every color, pattern, eye color, and the genetics behind them.

British Blue British Shorthair cat with a round face and copper-orange eyes sitting upright on a soft grey background

British Shorthair: Personality, Size, Cost, and Care Guide

A complete British Shorthair breed guide covering personality, cost, size and weight, colors, grooming, health risks like HCM and PKD, and whether this calm, plush "British Blue" cat is the right fit for your home.

Melissa Smith

Sep 16, 2024

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British Longhair Cat: Breed Guide, Personality, Cost, and Care

The British Longhair has the same cobby build and calm temperament as the British Shorthair, but with a semi-long plush double coat and plumed tail. This guide covers personality, grooming, health, colors, and kitten costs.

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White Maine Coon: Rarity, Blue Eyes, and the Deafness Gene Explained

White Maine Coons carry a dominant W gene that masks their true color. Learn the genetics, blue-eye deafness risk, real breeder prices ($1,000-2,500 pet quality), grooming demands, and how to tell them from Turkish Angoras and Norwegian Forest Cats.